- Type
- Solvent
- How serious
- High severity
- Evidence
- Strong evidence
Why it is flagged
A recognised developmental toxicant; occupational exposure during pregnancy is specifically advised against.
Health topics it bears on
Sources
- Hazardous substance assessment – Toluene Health Canada, 2024
- OSH Answers Chemical Profiles: Toluene Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, 2023
- Residential Indoor Air Quality Guideline: Toluene Health Canada, 2011
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products (consolidated text of 1 May 2026) European Union (EUR-Lex), 2026
Also listed as
methylbenzene, toluol, tolueno, toluolo